Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

My husband's wife has been severely harassing our family for the past 6 years. She totally alienated my husband's son from us (my husband and I had residential custody). I had a miscarriage and am on a large dose of anti-depressant medication. We have been caused to incur over $30,000 in attorneys fees (and we are still going) in family court. My daughters have been in counseling and are upset too. In my opinion, this is a definite case of intention infliction of emotional distress not to mention severe harassment. There is A LOT that I haven't mentioned here. This has been years of constant severe harassment by this woman who has been diagnosed as having severe mental problems. I never had any problems with depression until I had to deal with this woman. Please let me know if I or we (my husband, me, and my daughters) have a case against her. Or please give me some advice on what to do. I feel like I am falling apart. My job as a paralegal is also suffering.

Please help.


Asked on 10/06/01, 10:05 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

What does YOUR attorney say about this issue? For all the money you have paid him, you are certainly entitled to an opinion.

If you wish a second opinion, suggest you consult in person with an experienced litigator.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 10:34 pm
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

You must be going through a tremendous amount of personal strain and turmoil...

My suggestion is to speak with an attorney...these cases are usually handled on a contingency, provided there are assets to be gotten because there can be no insurance coverage for INTENTIONAL acts. Additionally, your physician must testify, and this will cost probably 2-4 thousand dollars per trial day, that these actions were the/a substantial factor in your injuries with a reasonable degree of medical certainty.

Good Luck

RRG

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Answered on 11/21/01, 8:24 pm


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